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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Bumps on Upper Arm
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Bumps on Upper Arm
by cndlott, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
I have bumps all over my upper arms, seems to be worse during the summer. They usually are puss filled. They are not red bumps like I read about. They tend to clear up during the winter, but are really bad during the summer(I suppose sweat makes them worse). What can I do to get rid of them? I've tried exfoliants, moisurizers, alpha hydroxy, etc.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 01, 2003 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2003 12:00AM
You very likely have keratosis pilaris, a hereditary condition. You can smooth the bumps out to some extent with some of the methods you've already used, such as alpha-hydroxy moisturizers and exfoliation. Perhaps you didn't use them long enough, or maybe you assumed they would make the problem go away forever, which it won't. (That's heredity for you.)
I advise you to check with your dermatologist about the use of stronger exfoliating techniques.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
I advise you to check with your dermatologist about the use of stronger exfoliating techniques.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Lil' Miss, Jun 14, 2003 12:00AM
I have this same problem, as well as my sister and daughter. Mine seems to increase in the summer months as well. I have noticed that using dial soap will help decrease the bumps, it does not get rid of them but will help. Also when I go to he tanning bed it seems to help as well.
